Christopher W. Fossmo
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Credentials
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California Clear Crosscultural, Language, and Academic Development Certificate
Commission on Teacher Credentialing -
California Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential: Music
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Experience
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Lakeside High School
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Instrumental Music
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Aug 2006 - Present
Develop, implement, supervise, and direct all facets of a comprehensive instrumental music program. Responsible for building a successful and competitive curriculum since the program's inception in 2006 that includes marching, concert, jazz, color guard, group piano, music appreciation, and Advanced Placement Music Theory. Successfully participate in field, parade, and festival competitions in support of the SCSBOA and CSBC while earning the highest possible ratings on a consistent basis. I have successful experience in working with booster and parent organizations to include 501(c)3 to ensure the music program at Lakeside High School has the additional financial and volunteer resources necessary to enable the students to achieve at the highest possible level.
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Army National Guard
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Commander, 40th Infantry Division Band (MOS 420C)
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Dec 2018 - Present
Exercises Command Authority over the 40th Infantry Division Band of the CA Army National Guard (ARNG). The band represents the U.S., the Army, the National Guard of California, and the 40th Infantry Division at local and regional events as directed by the state's Governor and Adjutant General. The 40th ID Band may support national and international events as well as events for other military branches and the broader civilian and military communities. The unit can be mobilized to respond to domestic emergencies such as disaster relief, they can deploy to support warfighting operations worldwide, and they can support international partnerships by performing at high profile national and international events. Priority of musical missions include fallen honors, military reviews, morale and welfare, cultural and historical traditions, community engagement, media, official entertaining, and recruiting.
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Executive Officer, Assistant Bandmaster (MOS 420C)
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Sep 2016 - Dec 2018
Warrant officer bandmasters (military occupational specialty (MOS) 420C) are responsible for the unit-level command and control of their bands. Responsibilities include Uniform Code of Military Justice authority, administration, operations, training, and supply. In addition, band commanders will advise higher echelon commanders on local band matters such as organization, operation, committing procedures, planning of training, and facilities.They serve as the command subject matter expert on all matters pertaining to music, and advise senior commanders on the most effective way to employ the band’s subordinate music support teams in support of operations. Bandmasters appoint Army musicians to leadership and staff positions within the unit, and evaluate the physical and acoustical limitations of performance sites, length of the events supported, resources available, and determine the size and instrumentation of musical groups used in support of authorized commitments. Duties also include to prepare annual budgets for the unit that include, as a minimum, funds to maintain and replace MTOE/CTA/TDA equipment and uniform items required for mission success, procure expendable musical supplies, sheet music, and recordings, and budget TDY travel for Army band officers, warrant officer bandmasters, the band senior sergeant, and other band members to attend the annual Army Band Leaders Training, music clinics, seminars, and other band-related events to ensure professional development of all unit personnel.
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Platoon Sergeant, Sergeant First Class (MOS 42R)
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Aug 2006 - Sep 2016
Support the United States Army Bands Program by providing music throughout the spectrum of military operations to instill in our soldiers the will to fight and win, foster the support of our citizens, and promote our national interests at home and abroad. Primary duties include serving as the Associate Conductor, Woodwind Group Leader, Principal Clarinetist, and Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of the Jazz Combo Music Performance Team.
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University of Utah
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Assistant, University Bands
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Aug 2003 - May 2006
Responsible to the faculty and staff of the University of Utah School of Music in assisting in the daily operations associated with formal collegiate music study. Managed the university's entire instrument inventory and oversaw the daily operation of the University of Utah Music Education Lab. Responsible to the faculty and staff of the University of Utah School of Music in assisting in the daily operations associated with formal collegiate music study. Managed the university's entire instrument inventory and oversaw the daily operation of the University of Utah Music Education Lab.
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US Navy
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Operations Specialist Second Class (SW)
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Jan 1993 - Jan 1998
Served as an Operations Specialist aboard USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) performing duties in support of Air, Surface, and Subsurface Warfare Operations in the United States 3rd and 7th Fleets. Honor Graduate of Operations Specialist "A" School in July of 1993. Member of the Pre-Commissioning Crew of USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54), the 4th ship in the Arleigh Burke Class of Aegis Destroyer. As an Air Intercept Controller I was responsible to the Commanding Officer for flight safety, data link management, and advising effective use of tactical airborne assets such as F-14 Tomcats and F/A-18 Hornets while under shipboard control. As the Curtis Wilbur's Secret Control Clerk, I managed and safeguarded the ships classified intelligence material with zero discrepancies. Recipient of the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, the Navy Good Conduct Medal, and several Letters of Commendation/Appreciation.
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Education
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2003 - 2006
University of Utah
Master of Music, Music Performance and Education -
1998 - 2003
University of Utah
BM, Music Performance and Education
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